Join the Write Now! Faculty/Staff Writing Group on Thursday, September 28, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., on the Annandale Campus (CM-332) or via Zoom. This writing group enables faculty and staff to work on writing projects (dissertations, articles, a book, grant proposals, etc.) in a cozy, communal and contemplative environment. Feel free to stop … Continued
OnTheSquareVA is a program designed to get Virginia state employees engaging with their coworkers through recreational, educational and social events. Virtual events are planned that any state employee located anywhere can participate in through the OnTheSquare-Anywhere program. Check out the calendar of events. Register now for one or both of these sessions focused on You taking care … Continued
We are still seeking 9-month teaching faculty who are interested in serving on the 9-Month Full-Time Teaching Faculty Caucus. If you would like to self-nominate for one of the vacant positions below, please contact Caucus Secretary Julie Quinn (jquinn@nvcc.edu) Open positions are: Executive Committee Chair Vice Chair Parliamentarian Secretary Steering Committee AL, AN, LO, MA, … Continued
It is the time of year when the various segments of the college faculty elect their members as representatives on the Ad Hoc Appointment Advisory Committee. This committee provides information and advice for the president’s consideration for all faculty members eligible for three- and five-year appointments. We are seeking three teaching faculty members and one … Continued
The College Forum is our shared governance structure, which includes the College Senate and a number of forum councils. Each campus has its own forum council, and there is also a forum council for College staff (for College staff who report up through a vice president). Members of forum councils are elected during spring semester … Continued
Each year, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosts a Food for Thought series aimed at providing professional development opportunities for NOVA faculty and staff. This year, we are kicking off the series with our Title IX Coordinator, Laura Buchs. All NOVA employees are invited to attend this free webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 27, … Continued
September is Deaf Awareness Month, and the Annandale Campus Lyceum Committee welcomes Mohamed Del to discuss deaf education in Africa. This virtual event will be held on Thursday, September 28 from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Click here to register and receive the zoom link. Mohamed Del, a well-known figure in deaf education and advocacy, has … Continued
As a national quality standard for online and hybrid courses, the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric has been used by VCCS colleges and NOVA to guide online and hybrid courses to support student success. Applying the QM Rubric is Quality Matter’s flagship workshop on the QM Rubric, introducing the Rubric and its use in reviewing the design of … Continued
NOVA employees are invited by Commuter Connections to participate in Car Free Day tomorrow, Friday, September 22. Not everyone can, but commuters who are able are encouraged to go to work by mass transit, ridesharing, bicycling, walking or scootering. All who take the free online pledge will receive a $30 Nift Gift promo code to … Continued
Do you have an innovative idea for a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) project? The application period for this year’s DEI InNOVAtion Grant Project is now open! Please consider submitting a proposal to the Office of DEI by the proposal submission deadline of Friday, Oct. 6. Projects that align with the college’s mission, core values … Continued
